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GERMAN OR SWISS MECHANICAL SHADOWBOX AUTOMATON

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GERMAN OR SWISS MECHANICAL SHADOWBOX AUTOMATON

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GERMAN OR SWISS MECHANICAL SHADOWBOX AUTOMATON
HAND COLORED LITHOGRAPHY, WITH SEVEN MOVING FIGURES; MUSIC BOX MECHANISM SEEMS TO BE FROZEN

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GERMAN OR SWISS MECHANICAL SHADOWBOX AUTOMATON

Name: GERMAN OR SWISS MECHANICAL SHADOWBOX AUTOMATON
SKU: 61922853
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

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